The Electoral System of Canada

Table of Contents

• Foreword
• The Political System
  • The Basics
  • Representation in the House of Commons
  • First Past the Post
• Pillars of Electoral Democracy
  • Participation, Fairness and Transparency
  • Secrecy and Privacy
  • Adaptability
• Elections Canada
  • Role, Mission and Goals
  • Non-partisan and Independent
  • Appointment of the Chief Electoral Officer
  • Funding
  • The Commissioner of Canada Elections
  • The Broadcasting Arbitrator
• Main Activities
  • Managing Field Operations
  • Maintaining the National Register of Electors
  • Electoral Geography
  • Ensuring Accessibility
  • Operational and Strategic Planning
  • Policy, Research and Analysis
  • Implementing Outreach and Communications Programs
  • Overseeing Political Financing
  • Taking Advantage of Information Technology
  • International Co-operation
• The Federal Electoral Process
  • Preparing for an Electoral Event
  • Launching an Election
  • Voting
  • The Results
  • Election Reports
  • By-elections
  • Referendums
• Political Financing
  • Contribution Limits
  • Tax Credits for Political Contributions
  • Expenses Limits
  • Reporting
  • Reimbursements for Candidates
  • Reimbursements and Allowances for Political Parties
  • Audit Subsidy for Registered Electoral District Associations
  • Regulation of Third Parties
• Further Information
• Appendices
  • Appendix 1: Evolution of the Federal Electoral System
  • Appendix 2: Distribution of House of Commons Seats, 1867–2013^*
  • Appendix 3: Canadian Parliaments Since 1867
  • Appendix 4: Canadian Prime Ministers Since 1867
  • Appendix 5: Statistics on Voter Turnout in Canada Since 1867

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